I was in Paxil for many years and it worked well. At age 78 I was on too and my body could not handle it. Ii had tremors in my hands and my muscles were tightening up in my legs. The side affects pointed to too much Paxil. I gradually cross tapered off with the help
Of my psychiatrist. Prozac did not work and Lexapro gave me so much anxiety I could not leave the house. After being off Paxil or Lexapro for almost three months I decided to return to a lowered dose of Paxil ( Paroxetine) and an I have received alot of encouragement. I am going to continue and am optimistic I will reach a lesser dose of Paxil that is therapeutic.
I had to use Clonazapam to get through the Lexapro addition and the anxiety it caused requiring it. It seems odd that one must use benzodiazepines to help an antidepressant work.
I feel I’m on the right track and will never use Lexapro again. I likrf Paxil but as u aged I was on too much, 40 my. I am optimistic. Many others have returned to Paxil after being off it and it worked well for them. Any comments on Lexapro or Paxil are appreciated. I also have the support of a pharmacist. My psychiatrist was determined to use Lexapro . My anxiety spiked when it was increased. No more
Mary Jean Dennis